Current local time in Rimnicu Vilcea, Romania
The live clock above shows the time in Rimnicu Vilcea. Rimnicu Vilcea is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Romania |
|---|---|
| Region | Vâlcea |
| Population | about 108,000 |
| Coordinates | 45.11° N, 24.38° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Rimnicu Vilcea uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:35 AM | 9:13 PM | 15 h 37 min |
| September equinox | 7:09 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:57 AM | 4:42 PM | 8 h 44 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Rimnicu Vilcea at about 12:31 PM in mid-January, and about 1:28 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 22 minutes ahead of the sun, because Rimnicu Vilcea sits at 24.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Rimnicu Vilcea time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Rimnicu Vilcea |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | |
| London | 2 hours behind | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead in Jan, 2.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Rimnicu Vilcea |
|---|---|---|
| Pitesti | 48 km (30 mi) | same time |
| Sibiu | 79 km (49 mi) | same time |
| Craiova | 98 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Brasov | 113 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Ploiesti | 131 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Drobeta-Turnu Severin | 145 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Bucharest | 155 km (96 mi) | same time |
| Tirgu Mures | 162 km (100 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Romania
- Bucharest
- Iasi
- Timisoara
- Galati
- Craiova
- Cluj-Napoca
- Brasov
- Constanta
- Ploiesti
- Braila
- Oradea
- Bacau
- Pitesti
- Arad
- Sibiu
- Tirgu Mures
- Baia Mare
- Buzau
Questions people ask
What time zone is Rimnicu Vilcea in?
Rimnicu Vilcea is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Rimnicu Vilcea have daylight saving time?
Rimnicu Vilcea uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Rimnicu Vilcea when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Rimnicu Vilcea's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 22 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).